wavemaster447
Member
Hi,
Our theatre has a 250amp "company-switch" power tie in off stage, that we tie Camlock tails (no caps) into via bare-wire connections when we need additional power onstage.
Currently, we disconnect the tails immediately after use, and don't wire them back on until we need them next. However, one visiting technician suggested that by using proper lock-out procedures on the breaker for the tie-in (which is in the same panel as the tie-in), we could save time and leave the tails mounted. This sounds intriguing, but I'm very hesitant.
Does anybody have experience or advice with this situation, or can anybody direct me to the proper NFPA code that governs temporary tie-in, or "dangling" CamLock connectors? (it's wye if that matters)
I'm looking into lock-out solutions regardless, but it would be great if we don't have to tie those tails every other show.
Here's some Grainger products that look applicable:
http://www.grainger.com/product/BRA...m/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/3TM25_AS01?$smthumb$
http://www.grainger.com/product/BRA...m/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/3LY22_AS01?$smthumb$
http://www.grainger.com/product/MAS...m/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/1TDB5_AS01?$smthumb$
Thanks in advance anybody!
Our theatre has a 250amp "company-switch" power tie in off stage, that we tie Camlock tails (no caps) into via bare-wire connections when we need additional power onstage.
Currently, we disconnect the tails immediately after use, and don't wire them back on until we need them next. However, one visiting technician suggested that by using proper lock-out procedures on the breaker for the tie-in (which is in the same panel as the tie-in), we could save time and leave the tails mounted. This sounds intriguing, but I'm very hesitant.
Does anybody have experience or advice with this situation, or can anybody direct me to the proper NFPA code that governs temporary tie-in, or "dangling" CamLock connectors? (it's wye if that matters)
I'm looking into lock-out solutions regardless, but it would be great if we don't have to tie those tails every other show.
Here's some Grainger products that look applicable:
http://www.grainger.com/product/BRA...m/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/3TM25_AS01?$smthumb$
http://www.grainger.com/product/BRA...m/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/3LY22_AS01?$smthumb$
http://www.grainger.com/product/MAS...m/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/1TDB5_AS01?$smthumb$
Thanks in advance anybody!